Virtual Combat : A Guide to Distributed Interactive Simulation

This work explains what Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) - the Department of Defence's new high-tech approach to developing 'virtual battlefields' via interacting computer simulations - is, what it can do, who its players are, and how it is used. -- First comprehensive description of DIS-- Twenty-first century approach to training and weapons developmentDistributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) is DoD's new hightech approach to developing "virtual battlefields" that allow military forces to practice warfighting from multiple locations via interacting computer simulations. Liberally illustrated and easily read, "Virtual Combat" thoroughly describes DIS -- what it is and can do, how it is used, and who the players are. "Virtual Combat" is an essential reference for simulation systems developers, commanders and servicemembers concerned with future military training, weapon systems employment, battlefield information and force readiness.